Jason Lee, Vice-Mayor of Stockton, is demanding justice for victims of a recent mass shooting.
The Hollywood Unlocked founder spoke at a vigil held on Sunday (Nov. 30). The shooting left four dead, including three children, and 11 wounded CNN reported
“What I will say to the people that did this is: it’s never been gangsta to kill kids. Never,” Lee said. “You went to a birthday party and shot people’s children … Parents brought their children out and they left with medical examiners. That is not human.”
“And I will say to those who are thinking of retaliation: when my brother got murdered, I thought about it too. It’s human to want to hurt people who hurt people you love. But I had a choice to make,” Lee continued. “I hope that the people out there in our community make the right choice and contact law enforcement. Call me, call the mayor, call whoever you know, call the pastors, call your friend, turn yourself in. Because at some point the redemption for what you did is going to happen when you see the person that created you. But you can start that process by turning yourself in and doing the right thing today.”
According to Complex, two victims were identified as 21-year-old Susano Archuleta and 14-year-old Amari Peterson. The other victims were children who were eight and nine years old.
Heather Brent, a spokesperson for the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office, spoke about a possible motive.
“Early indications suggest this may have been a targeted incident,” Brent said. “This is a very active and ongoing investigation, and information remains limited.”
The shooting occurred at a banquet hall in the northern part of Stockton where between 100 to 150 people attended.
“I am confident in our team and with the work that we have done so far that we will find these animals that did this and bring them justice. But we still need the public’s help.” said Sheriff Patrick Withrow on Sunday.
“We’re confident that this was not a random act,” Withrow added. “And we’re not gonna say whether it’s gang related or not, until we have all the facts in front of us.”